The 90s classic which defined love and friendship was a blockbuster movie. It released on 16 October 1998 and it was Karan Johar’s debut in Bollywood as a director. Karan is celebrating 20 years of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai in Mumbai today (16 October, 2018). He uploaded a picture on Instagram with a caption saying “Can’t believe it’s been #20yearsofKKHH! A film that gave me love , acceptance and a career….will always be eternally grateful to @iamsrk @kajol #rani @beingsalmankhan for indulging a 25 year old boy with stars in his eyes!!! Thank you for all the love…….❤️❤️❤️”
KKHH didn’t only give India the famous pair of Shah Rukh and Kajol but also introduced Rani to wider audiences. It was Rani’s third movie. Kajol received Filmfare Best Actress Award and Zee Cine Best Actor – Female Award as well Shah Rukh Khan won Filmfare Best Actor Award and Zee Cine Best Actor – Male Award. The supporting actor and actress Salman Khan and Rani Mukerji also won awards for Filmfare Best Supporting Actor and Actress Awards.
While they were shooting for the song “Yeh Ladki Hai Deewana”, Kajol lost control of her bike and fell on her face, and was unconscious for some time and had temporarily memory loss. Kajol was only able to remember her then-boyfriend and now-husband Ajay Devgn.
Aman’s role was offered to Saif Ali Khan first but later rejected the role. Then Salman Khan offered to take the role when he met Karan at a party. Also Tina’s role was originally for Twinkle Khanna, where this character’s name came from, which Twinkle rejected. Karan was surprised seeing how short Rani is, when he went to her house for the movie after the role was offered to few other leading actresses.
Fashion designer Manish Malhotra, director Nikhil Advani, choreographers Farah Khan and Geeta Kapoor, including Karan Johar’s mum Hiroo Johar are all seen in the movie in different shots.
Rahul’s casual dismissal of that controversy has added fuel to the fire
Rahul Bhatt sparks controversy over 'insensitive' remarks about sisters Alia and Pooja Bhatt
Rahul Bhatt, fitness trainer and son of veteran filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, has found himself at the centre of a social media storm following controversial remarks about his half-sister, Alia Bhatt. In a recent interview, Rahul drew comparisons between Alia and their older sister Pooja Bhatt, calling the latter more talented, attractive, and principled.
The comments, which many have labelled inappropriate and insensitive, have sparked widespread criticism online. During the interview, Rahul stated, “In my opinion, she (Alia) is not even half of what my real sister Pooja is. Not in talent, not in looks, not in terms of being sexy. In front of my sister, she is ‘paani kam chai’ (watery tea). Amongst the siblings, the most talented and the most moralistic is Pooja.”
Social media users reacted strongly, questioning why Rahul would compare his sisters in such personal terms. Several users were particularly disturbed by his reference to their appearance and sex appeal, pointing out that such comparisons within a family cross boundaries of propriety. One comment read, “This is disturbing. Why talk about your sisters like that? It’s not just weird, it’s wrong.” Another post said, “There’s nothing respectful about comparing your siblings’ attractiveness in public.”
The backlash also reignited conversation around a decades-old controversy involving Mahesh Bhatt and Pooja Bhatt. Rahul was asked about the infamous 1990s magazine cover where the father-daughter duo shared a kiss, which had stirred public outrage at the time. Dismissing the criticism, Rahul said, “It doesn’t make any difference. It’s like water off a duck’s back. We know the truth, and we’ve seen everything since childhood.”
Rahul’s casual dismissal of that controversy has added fuel to the fire, with critics saying it reflects a broader issue of the Bhatt family being insensitive to public perception and boundaries. Many users questioned the need for bringing up old incidents in a bid to defend new and equally questionable statements.
As of now, neither Alia Bhatt nor Pooja Bhatt has issued any public response to Rahul’s remarks. Both actors, known for their significant contributions to Indian cinema, have typically kept family matters private despite living in the public eye.
This episode has also sparked debate over the role of public figures in maintaining respect when discussing family matters in the media. Observers say such comments, especially when involving women’s appearance and personal qualities, reinforce problematic attitudes and fuel unnecessary controversies.
While Rahul Bhatt is not as prominent in the entertainment industry as his father or sisters, his comments have made headlines and placed the Bhatt family in the spotlight for reasons beyond their creative work. For many, this serves as a reminder that public platforms come with responsibility, and that family ties should not be trivialised or dissected for attention or comparison.
The backlash is unlikely to subside soon, especially as fans and followers of Alia and Pooja continue to express disappointment over the way the situation has unfolded. Whether or not Rahul chooses to clarify or apologise remains to be seen.